The new Apple Sports iPhone app just received its first big update. It’s now ready for basketball’s March Madness and baseball’s Opening Day.
The free sports app that debuted in February gives fans access to real-time scores, stats and more for their favorite teams across a wide range of sports leagues.
Apple Sports 1.1 update focuses on basketball and baseball
“We created Apple Sports to give sports fans what they want — an app that delivers incredibly fast access to scores and stats,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s SVP of services, in a statement when the Apple Sports app launched last month.
An update released Thursday morning by Apple promises timely new features:
- Ready for March Madness? Follow the Men’s and Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournaments for real-time updates.
- Starting with Opening Day, go deep this MLB season with play-by-play updates, betting odds, box scores, and more for all of your favorite teams.
- Final scores are now sorted by league.
More about the app
Users of the recently released Apple Sports app can follow their favorite teams, tournaments and leagues. Fans also can get play-by-play information, team stats, lineup details and live betting odds.
Currently, fans can follow teams and leagues that are now in season. Apple will add others, including the NFL, as upcoming seasons approach.
The updated software is available now in the App Store. It’s free to install and use.
Be sure to read Cult of Mac‘s guide on how to download, set up and use the new Apple Sports app for iPhone.
